Drifloon pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

drift: to float through the air
balloon: object that contains helium and floats

Pokedex data

National №	425
Type	Ghost Flying
Species	Balloon Pokémon
Height	1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight	2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Abilities	Aftermath Unburden Flare Boost (Dream World)
Local №	065 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Fuwante

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	31 (minimum 7,905 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	125 (16.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	127
Growth Rate	Fluctuating

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
0			2	½	2	0	½	0			¼	2	2		2

Drifloon stats

The base stats for Drifloon are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	90	290 - 384
Attack	50	94 - 218
Defense	34	65 - 183
Sp. Atk	60	112 - 240
Sp. Def	44	83 - 205
Speed	70	130 - 262
Total	348

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond	A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
Pearl	It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead.
Platinum Black White	Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits."
HeartGold SoulSilver	It is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.

Evolution chart

#425
Drifloon
Ghost · Flying →
(Level 28)

#426
Drifblim
Ghost · Flying

Drifloon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Constrict	Normal	Physical	10	100
1	Minimize	Normal	Status	-	-
6	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
11	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
14	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
17	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
22	Hex	Ghost	Special	50	100
27	Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
30	Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
30	Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
38	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
43	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
46	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100

Drifloon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Constrict	Normal	Physical	10	100
1	Minimize	Normal	Status	-	-
6	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100
11	Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
14	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
17	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
22	Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
27	Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
27	Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
30	Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
33	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
38	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
43	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100

Other generations: IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Drifloon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Drifloon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Defog	Flying	Status	-	-
Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	-	-
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100
Clear Smog	Poison	Special	50	-

Drifloon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Drifloon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	-	-
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100

Drifloon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Drifloon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	-	-
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-
Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	-	60
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Drifloon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Drifloon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White/HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Drifloon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95

Drifloon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
5	Defog	Flying	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Drifloon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
61	Will-o-wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
63	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Drifloon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Will-o-wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
62	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
63	Embargo	Dark	Status	-	100
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
67	Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Drifloon sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Drifloon

Diamond Pearl	Valley Windworks
Platinum	Valley Windworks

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★★★	5
Power	★	1
Skill	★★★★	4
Stamina	★★★★	4
Jump	★★★★★	5
Total		19

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Drifloon

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Drifloon stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Drifloon sprites

Where to find Drifloon

Pokeathlon stats

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